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Phone: (504) 443-3174 Fax: (504) 443-5499 Ministry of Concern (504) 441-5014

Website: stjeromecatholic.org E-mail: stjeromepsh@archdiocese-no.org

MISSION STATEMENT: “We, the people of St. Jerome, share the mission of the Catholic Church to love and to worship God, our Father. We share the peace of Christ and the hope of eternal salvation with people of all cultures, races, nationalities and ages, under the guidance of The Holy Spirit. We are committed to developing and carrying out those programs and

activities that will enable us to achieve that goal together”.

PASTORAL/ CLERICAL STAFF

Rev. David Dufour, Pastor Deacon Lieu Tran, Permanent Deacon Deacon Luis Campuzano, Retired Deacon Mrs. Marina S. Bará, D.R.E. Mrs. Martha Narváez, Parish Secretary Ms. Evelyn Melgar, Receptionist

Office Hours: 9-12 Noon & 1- 5 PM

(Monday Friday)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND FORMATION: Courses/Classes, Retreats/Retiros, RCIA, Religious Ed 1st.-12th Grades (Tues. & Wed.) MINISTRIES AND GROUPS: Pastoral Council, Finance Committee, Liturgy Committee, Unity-Hospitality Committee.

SACRAMENTAL LIFE

EUCHARIST: (Signup no longer required) Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. (English) (Temporary Mass) 6:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday 10:00 a.m. (English) Domingo (Spanish) 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. ( in Church)

PENANCE (CONFESSION/RECONCILIATION):

Saturday 3:00 PM. to 3:30 PM (in Church) Monday - Thursday 8:30 to 8:55 AM (in Church) Sunday 11:15 to 11:45 AM (in Church)

Anytime by appointment. Can be arranged anonymously.

Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday (9:45 AM-12:00 NOON)

MATRIMONY Schedule a meeting with the parish priest or deacon a minimum of six months before the wedding date. Also, call for possible validation and blessing of a marriage.

St. Jerome Church

The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2021 All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. — Psalm 72:11

La Epifanía del Señor 3 de enero de 2021 Ante él se postrarán todos los reyes y todas las naciones. — Salmo 72 (71):11

PROMISE FULFILLED

Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God’s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God’s fidelity to them, all people shall become God’s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God’s promise to Israel.

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SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Archdiocese of New Orleans will host a wedding anniversary celebration for couples who have been married for 25 years. It will take place on Sunday, March 14th, 2021 at St. Joseph Church in

New Orleans.

Only couples married in the YEAR 1996 are invited to attend this Celebration. Participants must register through their parish office to attend, please register by January 15th, 2021.

NOTE: This celebration will not be a Mass, but a prayer service. The obligation to attend Mass that Sunday will have to be met within each couple’s parish.

ST. JEROME FOOD PANTRY AND MINISTRY OF CONCERN

Would like to express our deepest gratitude to all parishioners for their support this Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Holiday season in our efforts to assist families in crisis in our community.

We also want to say THANK YOU to all the volunteers who worked without rest to prepare tables and chairs for registration as well as the food boxes for the families

May God bless your genereosity!

WELCOME, NEW PARISHIONERS

In order to begin the registration process to become a member of our parish, please complete the St. Jerome Catholic Church Census Form. It can be obtained at the Church

Office from Monday through Friday, between 9 AM to 12 PM or 1PM to 5PM. Please call at 443-3174 to pick up a form.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Every Wednesday from 9:45 to 12:00 noon

If you want to be part of the group staying in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, please register by calling to the church office 504-443-3174 or Mr. Dave Doll at 504-458-1328

May the Lord Jesus touch you with His healing power!

SOLEMNIDAD DE LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR

BIENVENIDA A NUEVOS PARROQUIANOS

Para comenzar el proceso de registración como miembro de nuestra parroquia, por favor complete la forma de la Iglesia San Jerónimo llamada HOJA DE CENSO, puede hacerlo de lunes a viernes de 9:am a 12:00 del medio día y de 1:00 a 5:00pm en las oficinas de la iglesia.

Por favor llame al 443-3174 para recoger la aplicación.

PROMESA CUMPLIDA

Isaías le recuerda al pueblo de Dios que la tierra será devuelta a su posesión, se alegrarán de ver a su gente regresar de la esclavitud del exilio y serán una luz para las naciones. En otras palabras, el pueblo de Israel será la vía para que el Salvador venga a todos aquellos que buscan a Dios con un corazón sincero. Esto trae consigo la alegría y el resplandor de la gloria de Dios a todo el mundo y para todas las personas en todas partes. A causa de la fidelidad del pueblo de Dios, y de la fidelidad de Dios para ellos, to-dos los pueblos serán hijos de Dios y se regocijarán en el cumplimiento de la promesa de Dios a Israel.

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EL MINISTERIO DE AYUDA Y EL BANCO DE COMIDA

Desean expresar su profundo agradecimiento por su apoyo continuo en nuestro trabajo de ayudar por el día de Acción de Gracias y celebración de la Navidad, a las familias en crisis de nuestra parroquia.

También decimos GRACIAS a los voluntarios que sin descanzo han trabajado preparando las mesas y sillas para las registraciones y las cajas de comida para las familias.

¡Dios bendiga su generosidad!

ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO

Todos los miércoles de 9:45 am a 12:00 del medio día.

Si tu quieres participar custodiando al Santísimo Sacramento, puedes registrarte llamando a la oficina de la iglesia al 504-443-3174 o con el Sr. Dave Doll al 504-458-1328.

Que el Señor Jesús te toque con Su Poder Sanador

CELEBRACIÓN DE LAS BODAS DE PLATA La Arquidiócesis de Nueva Orleans organizará una celebración de aniversario de bodas de Plata, el

domingo 14 de marzo a las 3:00 pm en la iglesia de San José en Nueva Orleans; para aquellas parejas que han estado casadas por veinticinco años.

Solo las parejas casadas en el AÑO 1996 están invitadas a asistir a esta celebración. Los participantes deben registrarse a través de la oficina de su parroquia para asistir. La fecha tope de registración

es el 15 de enero de 2021. NOTA: En esta celebración no se oficiará misa, será un servicio de oración. La asistencia a la misa de

ese domingo tiene que cumplirse en su parroquia.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 3RD

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MONDAY, JANUARY 4TH 8:30AM- 5:00PM: CHURCH OPEN - PRIVATE PRAYER IGLESIA ABIERTA - ORACIÓN INDIVIDUAL TUESDAY, JANUARY 5TH 8:30AM- 5:00PM: CHURCH OPEN - PRIVATE PRAYER IGLESIA ABIERTA - ORACIÓN INDIVIDUAL

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THURSDAY. JANUARY 7TH 8:30 AM-5:00PM CHURCH OPEN - PRIVATE PRAYER IGLESIA ABIERTA - ORACIÓN INDIVIDUAL

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8TH

8:30 AM-5:00 PM CHUCH OPEN –PRIVATE PRAYER IGLESIA ABIERTA - ORACIÓN INDIVIDUAL

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9TH

4:00 PM Vigil Mass in English (Live Streamed on Facebook) 6:00 PM Vigil Mass in Spanish (Temporary Mass)

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Gerald Prinz, Frank Com-pagno, Paul Supthen, Barrera Family, Betty Page, Adam Castillo, Paquita Guevara, Mr. & Mrs. Timo-thy Smith, Sr. and Family, Beverly Liggio, Haydee Montes, Jesus Canizales, Ben Boyer, Cole Bien-venue, Ira & Marjory Milan, Isidro Ramirez, Linda

Moses, Sylvia Ann Young, Gene & Sheila Russell, Iván & Angela Jaramillo, Scott Gilbert, Bill & Martha Stafford, Rosa Patzan, Kristine Graff, Mary Ann Mount, Arnoldo Smith, Ju-dith W., Sindy Herrmann, Jorge & Carlos García, Arin Babsty, Glenn Guidry, Glenn Geraci, Wendy Bentel, Sandra Birk, Donna Schedler, Jeanne Hyde, Margarita Pérez, Lubia Juarez, Dillan McTermas, Kathlyn West, Armand Russel, Patricia Touchet, Steve Fleming, Amanda Mc Ternan, David Pembo, Karen James, Michael & Joanne Montgomery, Clarisa & Jorge Merle, Arthur Wail, Stephanie & Gregory Frazier, Steven D. Murphy & Family, Lisa Devenport, Robert Munter, Brenda Teppen, Jean Garaudy, Hattie & Steven Bailey, Mr.& Mrs. Joe Du Luca, Allen Weiner, Blake Graff, Brent & Michelle Smith, Ted Fraiche, Wilma Normand, Charles Stansbury, Varela, Beverly Phelps, Mary Babin, Mitch Leger & those in hospitals,

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THE SANCTUARY LIGHT IN CHURCH BURNS IN MEMORY OF

CECILIA AVALOS

GIVING HOMAGE In our minds, it is easy to mix up bits and pieces from Luke’s account of the shepherds coming to see Jesus in the stable and the story of the magi. Clearly, it has

taken the magi time to get here, and the reading speaks of them coming to the house where the star led them. Nevertheless, they “prostrated themselves and

did him homage. Then they opened their treasures ...”

How do we do this? Do we continue looking for Jesus, even if takes a while and he is not where we expect to see him? Are we paying attention to the signs showing us the way? What gifts do we have with which to pay

him homage? After seeing him, the Magi were warned in a dream not to go back the way they came. But if

we have seen the Christ child, how can we go back to where we were? We must continue to respond to

God’s call to move forward and grow in our lives. We must seek the right and just path and turn away from

the “Herods” and inherent evils in our life. Nutshell: Seek God. Pay homage. Amen.

SEARCHING In Matthew’s Gospel today we see two extremely different perspectives, two different reasons for searching for Jesus. In some ways, this resembles the polarization of our nation in today’s time. What one group sees as good for the nation,

those with opposing views think will wreck the country. The Magi were astrologers who saw a vision in the sky and were trying to find a way to follow it and discover the new

king of the Jews. Herod heard about this king, and his reac-tion was dark and negative. He saw the birth of such a king as a threat to his power as the Roman leader of the country

and wanted the Magi to pass on to him what they knew about this Christ child. Similarly, on a more personal level,

we can either feel threatened or excited by changes that may come, depending on our perspective.

HAGO EPIFANÍA Cuando un alma generosa responde “sí” a Dios,

él baja al mundo, se hace Epifanía. —Anónimo

THE HOLY STAR O Father, may that holy star Grow every year more bright

And send its glorious beams afar To fill the world with light. —William Cullen Bryant

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2ND 4:00 PM GOOD HEALTH: John Roberts.

REST IN PEACE: Jospeh & Claire Lazaro - Susan Compagno -

6:00 PM REST IN PEACE: Gilberto Valerio. SUNDAY, JANUARY 3RD 8:00 AM GOOD HEALTH: María A. López - Amparo Lizama. REST IN PEACE: Inés Ortega. 10:00 AM Parish Family. .

12:00 PM GOOD HEALTH: Carlos y Jorge García Margarita Pérez - Lubia Juárez - Rosa Patzán - Nydia Chacón - María Pérez - Abraham Silva.

REST IN PEACE: Amarilis Merle, Rafael, Noris y Elizabeth Ortega - Concepción Arriaza - Eduardo Aguilar - Francisco Mayorquín– Dolores Avila - David Michel Galeas - Ana María Capasús Socía - Ofelia Moore - Abel González - Amilcar Arrechavala (Aniversario de fallecido) Virgilio Cardona - Yolanda Silva Cardona.

CUMPLEAÑOS: Abraham Narváez - Cherie Zapata M. MONDAY, JANUARY 4TH 9:00 AM Rose Mary Delise (D) 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM: CHURCH OPEN - PRIVATE PRAYER IGLESIA ABIERTA - ORACIÓN INDIVIDUAL TUESDAY JANUARY 5TH 9:00AM Virgilio Cardona. (D) 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM: CHURCH OPEN - PRIVATE PRAYER IGLESIA ABIERTA - ORACIÓN INDIVIDUAL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6TH 9:00 AM Virgilio Cardona. (D) 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM: CHURCH OPEN - PRIVATE PRAYER IGLESIA ABIERTA - ORACIÓN INDIVIDUAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 7TH 9:00AM Gilberto Valerio. (D) 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CHURCH OPEN - PRIVATE PRAYER IGLESIA ABIERTA - ORACIÓN INDIVIDUAL FRIDAY, JANUARY 8TH 9:00 AM Virgilio Cardona. (D) 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CHURCH OPEN - PRIVATE PRAYER IGLESIA ABIERTA - ORACIÓN INDIVIDUAL

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BUSCANDO En el Evangelio de hoy de Mateo vemos dos perspec-

tivas extremadamente diferentes, dos razones diferentes para buscar a Jesús. En cierto modo, esto se parece a la polarización de nuestra nación en el

tiempo actual. Lo que un grupo ve como bueno para la nación, quienes tienen puntos de vista opuesto

piensan que eso arruinará el país. Los Reyes Magos eran astrólogos que vieron una visión en el cielo y

trataban de encontrar una forma de seguirla y descubrir al nuevo rey de los judíos. Herodes escuchó acerca de este rey y su reacción fue oscura y negativa. Él vio el nacimiento de tal rey como una amenaza a su poder como líder romano del país y pidió a los Reyes Magos le dijeran lo que sabían sobre ese niño mesías. De igual manera, en un nivel más personal, ya sea que

nos podamos sentir amenazados o emocionados por los cambios que puedan venir, dependiendo de

nuestra perspectiva.

DANDO HOMENAJE En nuestras mentes, es fácil mezclar pedazos y piezas del relato de Lucas que cuenta acerca de los pastores

que vinieron a ver a Jesús en el establo y la historia de los magos. Claramente, a los magos les tomó tiempo llegar hasta ahí y la lectura habla de ellos yendo a la

casa donde la estrella los guiaba. Sin embargo, “se postraron y le rindieron homenaje. Luego

abrieron sus tesoros . . . “ ¿Cómo lo hacemos? ¿Seguimos buscando a Jesús, aunque tarde un poco y no esté donde esperamos

verlo? ¿Estamos atentos a las señales que nos indican el camino? ¿Qué regalos tenemos para rendirle

homenaje? Después de verlo, en un sueño los magos fueron advertidos de no regresar por donde habían ido. Pero si ya vimos al niño Jesús, ¿cómo podemos regresar por donde estábamos? Debemos seguir re-

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En pocas palabras: Busca a Dios. Rinde homenaje. Amén.

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